Daily Music Headlines September 9, 2026

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It's Wednesday, September 9th, 2026 I'm Brian Ibbott and here are Music Headlines for today.

Dolly Parton's SongTeller Hotel and Dolly's Life of Many Colors Museum will open in Nashville on September 29th. The hotel features 245 rooms, two entertainment venues and a cafe, while the museum showcases Parton's life and career through personal artifacts and interactive exhibits. The opening coincides with Parton's passing, transforming the project into a lasting tribute to her legacy.

SwayvoTwain, Bentley Green and G Perico have joined the cast of Universal's Snoop Dogg biopic. SwayvoTwain will portray Biggie, Bentley Green will play RBX and G Perico will play Big Reecie Cup. The film, directed by Craig Brewer, is set for a theatrical release on August 6th, 2027

As I Lay Dying teased two new songs, Polarized and Retribution, and are asking fans to help finalize the tracklist for their upcoming ninth studio album. The band completed 12 songs and plans to release both teasers on September 15th, inviting fans to vote on their inclusion. The album will be the follow-up to 2024's Through Storms Ahead, their first release after a lineup change. Ella Langley's Choosin Texas remains at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 for a 21st week, tying for the longest-running number one in the charts history. The song, co-written by Langley, Luke Dick, Miranda Lambert and Joybeth Taylor, continues to dominate Billboard's country charts. Pantera will headline the great NOLA Trendkill Festival in New Orleans on November 20th and 21st. The festival, featuring bands like Down, Corrosion of Conformity and Black Label Society, will also include the Housecore Horror Convention. This marks Pantera's first performance in Frontman, Philip Anselmo's hometown in 30 years.

Motörhead will be honored with an exhibition at the Punk Rock Museum in Las Vegas opening October 2nd. The exhibit will feature handwritten lyrics, photographs and the opportunity to play one of Lemmy's Rickenbacker basses. The museum's record shop will also feature Motörhead albums and merchandise. A previously unreleased Van Halen demo, Glitter from 1974, will be released with an upcoming anthology book in November. The book, limited to 1500 signed copies, includes rare photos, memorabilia, and a personally guided tour through the band's rise. The seven inch picture disc also includes spoken word recordings by Alex Van Halen.

Jhené Aiko announced her new album, Westside Whimsy, set to release on September 11th. The album, inspired by 90s music and California culture, follows her 2020 album, Chilombo. Aiko's peers, including Kehlani and Ella Mai, are excited for her return. And finally, Billie Eilish will make her feature film acting debut as Esther Greenwood in Sarah Polley's adaptation of Sylvia Plath's The Bell Jar. The cast includes Carey Mulligan as Esther's mother, Danielle Dedweiler as her psychiatrist, and a supporting ensemble. Production is wrapped, but a release date has not been announced.

And it's Wednesday, how about the top five songs from Rolling Stone's list of the best songs about cats? Number five, Stray Cat Strut by the Stray Cats. Number four, Honky Cat by Elton John. Number three, Cool for Cats by Squeeze. Number two, Year of the Cat by Al Stewart. And clawing its way to the top of the scratching post, number one, The Lovecats by The Cure. Want to be the first to hear about future live streams, discuss the latest news, talk about music, and help shape the future of the show? Join the Daily Music Headlines Discord at tiny.cc slash DMH Discord. For him and Chamberlain working behind the scenes, this is Brian Ibbott. Thanks again for listening. That's it for today. We'll catch you on the flip side.